All Heavens: A Role-Playing System Starting from Tianlong

Chapter 104 Open the door! I know you're in there!

Just then, Xiao Feng intervened in the battle, intercepting his father while grabbing Zhao Qiansun's wrist and throwing him back to the ground.

Unable to withstand his force, Zhao Qiansun fell to the ground and used his bone-shrinking technique to transform into a ball of flesh, rolling a long distance before the force dissipated.

After defeating Zhao Qiansun in one move, Xiao Feng suddenly tore off a piece of his robe and threw it on the ground: "Today, I, Xiao Feng, sever all ties with my brothers in the Beggars' Sect. If anyone has any further advice, please feel free to speak up."

The beggars fell silent, trembling with fear, and none dared to respond.

Xiao Feng glanced around with his tiger-like eyes. Seeing that no one answered, he continued, "As for the old grudges, I will investigate them thoroughly and come to settle them one by one another day to avenge this blood debt."

He turned to Master Zhiguang, his tone softening slightly: "Master Zhiguang, you have now lost all your martial arts skills. If you don't want to lose your life, then find a prestigious sect to protect you."

After saying this, he nodded slightly to Zhang Cheng and the others, then turned and left with his father in tow.

Since he was unaware that he was a Khitan and learned that the past grievances were not the fault of his own father, he did not hold back as much as in the original story.

Judging from his posture, if anyone dared to stop him and his son, he would probably attack immediately. The one among the beggars who had been secretly plotting against him ultimately did not dare to speak again and escalate the conflict.

Everyone watched silently as the two left.

Zhang Cheng withdrew his gaze, glanced around the room, and said indifferently, "It seems that the Xu fellow has run out of material. Then let the Zhang fellow finish up."

He turned to Madam Ma, his voice infused with inner strength: "Madam Ma, why don't you tell everyone again how you incurred the wrath of your gang leader, how you seduced the gang elders to kill your husband, and how you set up today's scheme?"

As Zhang Cheng spoke with "soul-searching through sound," Madam Ma's eyes glazed over, as if she had lost her soul, and she murmured in a daze: "Two years ago, at the Hundred Flowers Festival in Luoyang, I dressed myself up beautifully."

Of the more than a thousand men in the gathering, which one wasn't captivated by me? Even those of high standing dared not look me in the eye, but would steal a few glances when no one was looking.

Only Qiao Feng didn't glance at me once. Therefore, from that moment on, I harbored a grudge against him—”

Madam Ma's words were utterly unreasonable; she held a grudge against someone simply because they didn't look at her. The Beggars' Sect disciples exchanged bewildered glances, completely dumbfounded.

However, three people in the crowd suddenly changed their expressions. Before they could react, Zhang Cheng quickly pointed several fingers, stopping Elder Xu, Law Enforcement Elder Bai Shijing, and Quan Guanqing.

The other elders tried to step forward, but were quickly restrained by the old woman beside them.

Zhang Cheng put his index finger to his lips and whispered, "Shh—if you all keep making so much noise, you won't be able to hear what Madam Ma is saying."

Madam Ma continued, "Qiao Feng's martial arts are unparalleled; who in the world would dare offend him? He looks down on me, and I had no way to retaliate, so I can only hold a grudge against him for the rest of my life."

But fate had mercy; that day, I found Chief Wang's suicide note in Ma Dayuan's iron box.

A smug smile appeared on her lips: "What's so difficult about secretly opening a letter without damaging the sealing wax, reading it, and then resealing it?"

I secretly read the contents of the letter and learned about the misunderstanding. I then ordered Ma Dayuan to publicly expose his background so that he could no longer gain a foothold in the Central Plains.

But that coward Ma Dayuan not only ignored me, but also gave me a severe scolding, telling me I was never to leave the house again, and that if I dared to utter a single word, he would chop me into mincemeat.

Her voice suddenly turned cold: "He has offended me like this, I will teach him a lesson he won't forget."

I seduced that lecherous old man Bai Shijing, and then used that to blackmail him into killing Ma Dayuan.

Then he approached Quan Guanqing and asked him to expose the matter so that he could gather his gang members to ambush and kill Qiao Feng.

To prevent Qiao Feng from being too powerful to be easily defeated by ambush, I made two preparations and contacted that old geezer Xu Chongxiao—”

After she had finished speaking, Zhang Cheng finally said, "How was it? Wasn't your performance as the grand finale quite good?"

Elder Song, the head of the four elders, said in a deep voice, "Sect Leader Zhang used his esoteric skills to disturb Madam Ma's mind. How can we know whether she is telling the truth or being manipulated by you?"

Zhang Cheng didn't take it seriously: "This is easy to handle. I can make all four of them lose their composure and answer any questions they ask."

Since Madam Ma was secretly having affairs with the other three, she must know some private matters that others did not.

Or you can ask me about old stories I don't know; if I can answer them, then it's obviously not something I'm controlling.

He paused, glanced at everyone, and said, "Alright, this dazed state can last for an hour. He will regain his senses after being hit hard."

Once you've verified the facts yourselves, you can handle it yourselves. I, Zhang, won't interfere in your family matters.

After saying that, he turned and left with the people from the Xiaoyao Sect and the Murong family, leaving only the Beggar Clan members behind.

He didn't need to worry about the Beggars' Sect's affairs. Those elders and leaders were all quite old; if they couldn't figure out the ins and outs even with hypnosis, then they'd wasted their decades in the martial world.

As for Xiao Yuanshan, with Xiao Feng following him, he probably won't be able to go out and hurt anyone.

During this trip to Xingzilin, he facilitated the reunion of Xiao Feng and his son, and also uncovered the truth behind Ma Dayuan's death. All these events have contributed to his role-playing progress—[Lv3 Lone Wanderer 84%].

At this rate, once he returns to Henan and visits Shaolin Temple, he should have a chance to be promoted to the next level.

With the matter of Xingzilin settled, Zhang Cheng and his group continued their westward journey. However, they encountered Feng Bo'e, a fool who loved to fight.

As expected, the fool pestered Zhang Cheng. He ended up being used as a punching bag and beaten up before finally calming down.

They bought a horse for Feng Bo'e along the way, and the group of seven rode along the land route, resting in a nearby town at night.

The next morning, Zhang Cheng was meditating quietly on his bed in the inn when someone approached his room.

The newcomer's steps were unsteady, and his breathing was rapid; he seemed to know nothing of martial arts. He began banging on the door as soon as he arrived.

"Zhang Cheng, open the door! I know you're in there!"

A female voice he had never heard before rang out. Zhang Cheng opened the door, and the person darted under his arm and into the room, climbing onto the bed as soon as she entered.

"Huh? Sister Wu?" The old woman was still an adult, but her face was as tender as a child's.

"Don't talk about anything else!" Granny Tong climbed onto the bed, sat with her back to him, and said, "Come and help Granny heal her wounds."

Zhang Cheng did as she asked and walked to the bedside, leaning his back against her.

After a while, Granny Tong frowned and said, "Why is there no reaction?"

Zhang Cheng shrugged: "My method isn't a panacea; it only works within the area where there's an injury."

Because of the effects of the technique, you have temporarily regained your youth and your body is perfectly healthy, so naturally there is no way to treat you.